Jameer Nelson drives on Phoenix’s Devin Booker and during a game between the teams this season. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DALLAS — Right now, the point guard hierarchy is as follows: Emmanuel Mudiay, D.J. Augustin, Jameer Nelson. And Mudiay is getting the majority of the minutes.

Two factors have gone into Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s decision to change the depth chart. First, Augustin has come in and quickly played very well since being traded to the Nuggets a week ago. Second, Nelson continues to battle through a sprained left wrist.

And even though he’s been able to suit up, ready to play if needed, he’ll have to wait.

“You know, it’s tough,” Malone said. “D.J. has played well for us. Emmanuel is getting the lion share of the minutes. You cant play three point guards. Jameer and I have talked, and I told him that right now I’m going to play D.J. as the backup.”

In four games — going into Friday night — since coming over from Oklahoma City, Augustin has averaged 8.5 points, 4.0 assists and has shot 40 percent from the 3-point line. The Nuggets are a heavy pick-and-roll offense, a strength of Augustin’s, so he’s been able to quickly fit in. His quick chemistry with center Joffrey Lauvergne has stood out.

Meanwhile, Nelson vows to stay focused.

“I’m just going to stay ready and cheer my guys on,” Nelson said.

The situation with Jusuf Nurkic’s decrease in playing time since the All-Star break is a tad more complicated. But basically it boils down to this: Lauvergne is playing well and Nurkic must continue to earn minutes on the court. They will not be handed to him.

Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

“He missed games, came back, had a really good game at Detroit and helps us win,” Malone said. “Then there was such a long All-Star break, and a lot of times he’s not able to practice. And it’s hard if you’re not practicing, to maintain game shape. So, there’s no issues, there’s no problems, Nurk is still working hard and all of that. He’s a good kid, but it’s a numbers thing.”

Nurkic did not see the court in the Nuggets’ games against Sacramento at home and at the L.A. Clippers. He’d only averaged 12.5 minutes in the two games prior to that coming out of the All-Star break.

“Joffrey’s out there every day and playing hard and playing well and getting better,” Malone said. “Then, you know, Nurk is able to practice limited sometimes, it just makes it hard for me. And on them as well. Nurk’s not happy he’s not playing, and I don’t expect him to be. I’m not foolish. But I just have to find a way to figure it out.”

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